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Sunday, August 1, 2021

Embrace RET as a formula to change lives of citizens: Mantashe

By SICARIOAugust 01, 2021PoliticsNo comments

Gwede Mantashe

African National Congress (ANC) chairperson Gwede Mantashe has urged alliance partners not to sloganise the idea of radical economic transformation (RET) but to embrace it as a formula to change the lives of ordinary South Africans.

He was speaking during the virtual centenary celebrations of the South African Communist Party (SACP).

The founding conference of the SACP was held on this day in Cape Town 100 years ago as the Communist Party of South Africa.

Mantashe who is also a member of the Central Committee of the SACP said radical economic transformation could only be achieved by a formidable alliance which will be able to respond to challenges facing South Africans.

The video below is the SACP Centenary:

Grant

Meanwhile, the SACP has also called on government to introduce basic income grant to fight the high rate of unemployment especially young people.

It has also welcomed the reintroduction of the R350 COVID-19 social relief grant until early next year.

This comes amid concerns about the impact of the recent looting and violence on the poor, described by President Ramaphosa and Nzimande as a failed insurrection.

KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng have suffered billions in losses from the unrest which rocked both provinces three weeks ago.

The communist party says they have been campaigning for the continuation of the social relief grant.

“There are millions of unemployed South Africans but who are willing and able to work and there are vast areas of socially needed work in our country, in our society, in our communities. Our way out of poverty, inequality and unemployment is for our government to lead a huge public employment programme,” says Nzimande.

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News24.com | Adriaan Basson | Why I chose to be vaccinated

By SICARIOAugust 01, 2021News24 Top StoriesNo comments

Although it remains a personal decision for every adult whether to vaccinate or not, it is not a decision without consequences, writes Adriaan Basson.

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Kenya’s Rotich through to 800 metres final with fastest time

By SICARIOAugust 01, 2021SportNo comments

Kenya’s Ferguson Rotich cruised into the 800 metres final with the fastest run of the semi-final on Sunday, setting himself up as a strong contender to succeed compatriot David Rudisha as the new king of the event.

Double Olympic gold medallist Rudisha’s persistent injuries denied him the chance to defend his title, opening the way for a new champion to emerge.

Rotich, the 2019 world bronze medallist, clocked 1:44.04 and was so confident as he approached the end of his race that he looked behind to encourage those trailing him to keep up as he crossed the line.

Another Kenyan, Emmanuel Korir, who came to Japan boasting this year’s second-fastest run, also went through.

Australia’s Peter Bol came from behind in his semi-final to push through to the final with a personal best of 1:44.11. The United States’ Clayton Murphy, Olympic bronze medallist five years go in Rio, came second, enough for a place in the final.

There was drama in the heats as Botswana’s 2012 Olympic silver medallist Nijel Amos got tangled up and fell.

Amos was initially out of Wednesday’s final following his fall but the 27-year-old was later reinstated, expanding the field to nine athletes, after the meeting referee judged that he had been impeded by American Isaiah Jewett, who also fell.

The first two from each heat proceed to the final and the next two fastest also advance to the medal round.

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Your daily Horoscope for 02 August 2021

By SICARIOAugust 01, 2021The South AfricanNo comments

TODAY’S MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE:

Children need models more than they need critics. — Joseph Joubert

TODAY’S WISDOM FROM AROUND THE WORLD:

A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control — Miscellaneous Proverb

TODAY’S CHINESE PROVERB:

Failure is not falling down but refusing to get up.

FOR THOSE OF US BORN ON THIS DAY:

Happy Birthday! The months ahead look set to be quite a heady and busy period in your life. The first month or so will see you making some radical changes in your lifestyle especially in terms of your preferred leisure activities. This change of routine seems likely to bring some romance in your direction by the end of the spring. The temptation will be to forget all about work or school, but it is very important that you stay focused. This year you will have the opportunity to make some major advances in areas you though you would never be able to pursue. Travel and great excitement should flow from this advancement beginning in the early fall.

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CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY:

Hallie Kate Eisenberg, James Baldwin, Edward Furlong, Peter O’Toole, Carroll O’Connor, Victoria Jackson, Hallie Eisenberg

CELEBRITY GOSSIP:

Selma Blair is best known for her role in Cruel Intentions, but the planets suggest that there are some exciting career opportunities coming her way in the near future!

ARIES DAILY HOROSCOPE | Mar 21 – Apr 19

Planetary accents indicate a minor improvement on the personal front, but running alongside this is a slight tendency to assume too much. You may even find that you’ll need to demonstrate more commitment than you’d like to an ongoing development. Keep compliments in perspective!

Today’s Numbers: 2, 11, 15, 24, 32, 46

TAURUS DAILY HOROSCOPE | Apr 20 – May 20

The rather chaotic vibe can be harnessed in the right way with the right mindset. It could help you to decide on something that is perhaps no longer relevant. However; that same vibe could also have you trying to keep something going long past its ‘use-by’ date. Negative feedback from someone may be just what you need!

Today’s Numbers: 1, 8, 17, 23, 36, 42

GEMINI DAILY HOROSCOPE | May 21 – Jun 20

A subtle but potent shift in the vibe could create a kind of pressured day. A marginally chaotic undercurrent could have you considering certain changes that you may not have entertained before. Incoming advice may be far more influential and less helpful than you realize!

Today’s Numbers: 5, 12, 24, 26, 33, 49

CANCER DAILY HOROSCOPE | Jun 21 – Jul 22

While the fiery vibe is likely to create a reasonably productive atmosphere, it is possible that your aims/goals for the day will be a little overambitious. You may need to dial it back slightly. A sensitive or well thought-out approach will yield better results, not just on the work front!

Today’s Numbers: 6, 15, 22, 28, 36, 44

LEO DAILY HOROSCOPE | Jul 23 – Aug 22

Planetary accents could be useful, if a little stress-inducing. There’s a possibility of a resurfacing development, which could relate to something you thought had been fully resolved some time ago. It may be as simple as admitting and then fine-tuning a very small mistake!

Today’s Numbers: 1, 11, 21, 30, 41, 46

VIRGO DAILY HOROSCOPE | Aug 23 – Sep 22

The day is definitely going to promise a surge of dynamic energy, but don’t let that fool you into thinking that completion is a mere formality. It’s a day to prioritize your current commitments, since there may well be one or two loose ends to tie up. Take care with a seemingly simple agreement!

Today’s Numbers: 3, 17, 20, 33, 36, 44

LIBRA DAILY HOROSCOPE | Sep 23 – Oct 22

A straightforward choice between following your head and following your heart may develop. It may be best to go with the most sensible option, since the rather chaotic undercurrent may well throw temptation in your path. In addition; a very recent commitment or promise could come under slight stress!

Today’s Numbers: 5, 9, 14, 26, 32, 47

SCORPIO DAILY HOROSCOPE | Oct 23 – Nov 21

While the overriding vibe may feel a little chaotic, it’s a reasonably good day to spot bubbling complications and glitches on a couple of fronts. That said; you may just need to shrug off a minor disappointment. As an aside; watch out for people overreacting to minor developments!

Today’s Numbers: 8, 14, 15, 22, 31, 46

SAGITTARIUS DAILY HOROSCOPE | Nov 22 – Dec 21

A fiery, go-getting vibe is likely to be somewhat amplified by a none-too subtle undercurrent. Don’t allow a lack of an immediate result to deter you from the right course of action. As with other signs, you too may have to battle a couple of moments of temptation!

Today’s Numbers: 7, 12, 23, 26, 34, 49

CAPRICORN DAILY HOROSCOPE | Dec 22 – Jan 19

There is a sense of misdirection about. Communications may seem off and good news may be very slightly offset by a minor disappointment. In addition; a low-level sense of discontent could seep in. It’s perhaps a day to actively focus on the silver linings, not the clouds!

Today’s Numbers: 5, 11, 27, 31, 37, 43

AQUARIUS DAILY HOROSCOPE | Jan 20 – Feb 18

A shifting vibe could shift the focus sharply to unresolved matters, and you could find that the circumstances of one specific issue aren’t as complicated as you thought. Even if you don’t get the response/result you hope for straightaway, you should see some signs of imminent progress!

Today’s Numbers: 6, 16, 21, 30, 33, 46

PISCES DAILY HOROSCOPE | Feb 19 – Mar 20

The fiery vibe may appear to put the ball in your court, particularly when it comes to practical and material matters and acquisitions. However; do take care: there’s not a great deal of reliability about. In addition; a well-meaning suggestion may need to be gently deflected!

Today’s Numbers: 7, 12, 22, 26, 34, 49

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Weather forecast, alerts and UVB index for all South African provinces, 02 August 2021

By SICARIOAugust 01, 2021The South AfricanNo comments

Weather data provided by the South African Weather Service. For a detailed forecast of your province, click here.

Severe Weather Alerts

IMPACT-BASED WARNINGS:

Nil.

FIRE DANGER WARNINGS:

Nil.

ADVISORIES:

Nil.

Gauteng:

Temperature: Fine and cool but warm in places in the north.

The expected UVB Sunburn Index: Extreme.

Mpumalanga:

Temperature: Fine and cool to warm.

Limpopo:

Temperature: Fine and warm.

North-West Province:

Temperature: Fine and cool.

Free State:

Temperature: Fine and cool.

Northern Cape:

East temperature: Fine and cool but warm to hot in the north-western parts.

Wind: The wind along the coast will be moderate to fresh south-easterly to easterly.

Western Cape:

Temperature: Morning mist patches over the west coast region, otherwise fine and warm but cloudy becoming partly cloudy along the south coast where it will be cool.

Wind: The wind along the coast will be moderate to fresh south-easterly to easterly.

The expected UVB Sunburn Index: Moderate.

Eastern Cape:

The Western half – Temperature: Fine and cool, but cloudy along the coast and adjacent interior with a chance of rain in the morning.

The Western half – Wind: The wind along the coast will be light to moderate south-easterly, becoming easterly in the afternoon.

The Eastern half – Temperature: Fine and cool but cloudy south of escarpment with a chance of rain.

The Eastern half – Wind: The wind along the coast will be light to moderate south-easterly, becoming north-easterly by the evening.

Kwazulu-Natal:

Temperature: Cold over the south-western high-ground, otherwise partly cloudy and cool, but cloudy in the east with isolated light showers and rain along the coast and the adjacent interior.

Wind: The wind along the coast will be moderate to fresh southerly to south-easterly.

The expected UVB Sunburn Index: Very high.

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